They were not continued with the introduction of the new 1973 body style. They were usually more taken care of during their beginning years and the camper protected their wood bed from weather. Lightly loaded, the Longhorn still hangs on tight right up through the gears. Our test truck was equipped with a 396 cubic inch V-8 rated at 325 horsepower. For loads over 7000 pounds, they suggest the optional ratio of 3.
I had no stop-watch with me but I know that the Longhorn will probably be the first pickup up a steep hill. Registered and Titled in the start of Pennsylvania withtitle in hand. Fresh build with no rust and brand new 1971 medium bronze metallic paint. For instance, a suburban home owner will like the big cargo box for hauling a variety of material. Exterior: Trimming out the 47-year old paint is all new chrome and lenses: door handles.
All new vacuum and fuel lines. The Longhorn should make a great carrier for a half-dozen trail bikes, for towing a boat, or for hauling a rented coach now and then. This is not some rattle-can wannabe. The Ford Econoline series was discontinued in 1968. The only way to clear it away was to turn on the defroster full force, roll down one window, or both.
Metal is more durable than plastic coverings, obviously. By adding just 200 or 300 pounds of weight near the rear of the box, the pickup handles even better. On a cold morning, neither method pleased us very much. I reserve the right to end the sale at any time. The focus of most of the trucks released in 1968 was to use smaller-displacement engines and squeeze out the maximum amount of power possible.
Other available options during this period included a push-button radio, tinted glass, courtesy lights, a SelectAire Conditioner, bucket seats and disc power brakes on the front end. The only other distinct difference in body styling other than the bed was the cab options. The truck was primed, blocked and professionally painted base coat clear coat metallic burgundy and silver. The engine came equipped with eight cylinders that formed a V-shaped design. The uniqueness of the engine stemmed from the fact that, like the vehicle, it was first released in 1968. The 396 is currently the largest engine available in a factory pickup in any brand.
The driveshaft will also have to be shortened before re-installation. We hate to see it go. This shorter long bed could be obtained with either a wood or metal bottom bed. You are looking at a 71 Chevy C10 short bed fleet side with a 1968 front clip. Start the engine and a muffled growl, low and strong, comes lightly through heavy cab insulation. The wheelbase is up to 133 inches on this model and the cargo box is a full 8 ½ feet in length.
Carpeting and a console became available in F100s in 1966. The 402 was a V8 engine. Has some rust, mostly surface rust, except for the rockers and cab corners. My guess is that the glass is a little too small for the track, or the channels were misaligned. The truck is 50 years old and is not perfect but is a decent truck for its age.
Underneath, our test unit was wearing a Maximum Traction differential and an axle ratio of 3. A c20 would probably add about 500-800 pounds in additional frame weight, heavier rear end and suspension. Cab supports, inner and outer rockers, cab corners and partial floors were replaced. Ford ignored the trend to make softer looking and more streamlined trucks and continued instead to produce pickup trucks with a boxier and more angular appearance than many of its competitors. The cylinder heads used 70-cc combustion chambers. Anyone knows that the longer the wheelbase trucks require more turn-around space. Interior: New door and window crank handles.
This engine was capable of producing 155 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and a torque of 235 pound-feet at 1,600 rpm. The next logical question would be, why? That question nagged me the day a Chevrolet official handed me the keys and turned me loose in a new Longhorn pickup. Factory 6-lug hubs and axles are still in place. Ford continued to produce several trucks in the F Series in 1968 including the F100, F250 and F350 lines, as well as a few other smaller and less popular lines. The engine boasted a V-shaped design with eight cylinders that were evenly distributed.